IIFA Awards 2025 Highlights

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2025 concluded with a dazzling event in Jaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating the best of Bollywood. The awards ceremony saw a convergence of iconic stars and emerging talents, showcasing stunning fashion choices and memorable moments. Here's a detailed look at some of the highlights from the prestigious event.
Fashion Highlights
Rekha: The evergreen Rekha graced the red carpet in a gold silk saree, paired with a full-sleeved blouse. Her signature look was enhanced with a heavy choker necklace, ornate gold kadhas, matching jhumkas, an embellished gold bag, and a gajra, epitomizing timeless elegance.
Shah Rukh Khan: SRK made a grand entrance in an all-black ensemble, featuring a crew-neck top, high-waisted wide-leg trousers, and a tailored jacket embellished with silver buttons. His accessories included a tennis bracelet, a diamond choker, rings, a luxurious watch, and sunglasses.
Madhuri Dixit: Madhuri Dixit looked regal in a red off-shoulder gown with a V neckline, a draped bodice, a figure-skimming skirt, and a train. She completed her look with a diamond necklace and stud earrings.
Kareena Kapoor Khan: Kareena Kapoor stunned in a lavender gown adorned with glittering silver embroidery, featuring a strapless silhouette with a corset bodice, a figure-hugging skirt, a thigh-high slit, and pleated fabric cascading into a floor-sweeping train.
Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif opted for a blush pink Tarun Tahiliani lehenga, featuring a corset blouse and lehenga skirt finished with colorful embroidered flowers and gold sequins, complemented by a tulle train.
Nushrratt Bharuccha: Nushrratt Bharuccha turned heads in a strapless white gown with an exaggerated floral attachment, a square neckline, a sculpted bodice, and a free-flowing skirt. She completed her look with a center-parted bun and soft glam makeup.
Shahid Kapoor: Shahid Kapoor looked regal in a blue velvet sherwani from Falguni Shane Peacock, aligning with his performance on the second day of the event.
Kriti Sanon: Kriti Sanon exuded glamour in a Mark Bumgarner outfit, featuring a seamless bodice, asymmetrical cutouts, and a coiled fabric detail paired with a mermaid-silhouette skirt. She completed the look with a wet-hair style, minimal makeup, and satin pumps. Sanon also won Best Actress for her role in Do Patti.
Kartik Aaryan: Kartik Aaryan sported a sleek all-black suit with a matching shirt, blending elegance and modernity.
Urfi Javed: Urfi Javed captured attention with her unique style, wearing a black short outfit on the green carpet.
Nora Fatehi: Nora Fatehi made a statement in a solid maroon ensemble, ditching the silvers and golds.
Memorable Moments
One of the most heartwarming moments of the event was Shreya Ghoshal's emotional interaction with Shah Rukh Khan. Ghoshal shared a video on Instagram capturing SRK greeting her with a warm hug and blessing. She reminisced about her Bollywood debut with Bairi Piya from Devdas, which featured Shah Rukh Khan. Ghoshal also won the award for Best Singer (Female) for Ami Je Tomar 3.0 from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Shah Rukh Khan's performance was a highlight of the evening, as he performed his blockbuster tracks, including Chaiyya Chaiyya, Lungi Dance, Jhoome Jo Pathaan, and Shava Shava.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Specially Designed Suite
To ensure a memorable stay for Shah Rukh Khan, the organizers commissioned interior designer Shantanu Garg to design his hotel suite. Garg drew inspiration from Art Deco to create a space that blended luxury, heritage, and timeless elegance. The suite featured bespoke storage trunks from Trunks Company Jaipur, antique carpets from Jaipur Rugs, custom-made soft furnishings from Golden Drape, and Art Deco-inspired furniture from Attitudes India.
Garg shared that SRK appreciated the craftsmanship and noticed every detail, including monogrammed bed linens and handcrafted trunks. A rare antique rock crystal bowl enamelled with the Arabic inscription ‘Mashallah’ particularly caught Khan’s attention.
The IIFA Awards 2025 in Jaipur was a grand celebration of Bollywood, filled with stunning fashion, memorable performances, and heartwarming moments.